Hartford, Conn. - Join the Hartford Business Journal for a day of professional networking and learning as the publication presents its second annual Business Gives Back Forum on Thursday, Oct. 22. The Forum will take place from 7:30-11:30 a.m. at the The Mark Twain House and Museum, located at 351 Farmington Avenue in Hartford.

"Last year's inaugural event was a resounding success and we are thrilled for the return of Business Gives Back for the second consecutive year," said Joe Zwiebel, president and publisher of the Hartford Business Journal. "This forum allows for the Greater Hartford business community to come together as one and learn how organizations of all sizes can become more involved in their communities."

Floyd Green, corporate vice president of community relations & urban marketing at Aetna will kick off the event with a keynote address.

Attendees may register for the following workshops:

Session 1: 8:40-9:25 a.m.Supporting the Community Through a Company Donor-Advised Fund  The Good Business of Cause Work  ROI of Community Engagement

Session 2: 9:35-10:20 a.m.Impact Investing: What It's All About and How It's Making a DifferenceCommunity Challenges/Community Solutions Focusing Corporate Giving to Align with Business Goals